pathogens

Antibiotic resistance is becoming a real menace, with the United Nations calling it a "fundamental threat" that could kill as many as 300 million people by the year 2050. An amazing new molecule promises to reverse antibiotic resistance in several bacterial strains all at once. Developed by a team of scientists from Oregon State University,…

Bacterial infection, although common, can nevertheless lead to severe medical complications, especially when left undetected at the early stages. As part of a new research, a team of British scientists has developed the world’s first bandage that turns green when exposed to infection-causing bacteria. Containing a special, gel-like substance filled with tiny capsules, the smart…